Tagged: crowdcube

January 4, 2016 @ 12:47 pm By JD Alois  |  

Crowdcube, co-founded by partners Luke Lang and Darren Westlake, was the first investment crowdfunding platform to launch in the UK.  Since that time the company has held tight as the leading UK platform in regards to the amount of total funding raised. As 2015 came to… Read More

December 31, 2015 @ 10:19 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, UK-based equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube celebrated the new year by unveiling some highlights of the past twelve months. “What an amazing year 2015 has been and we couldn’t have achieved all our milestones without you. We look forward to what 2016 brings, but… Read More

December 30, 2015 @ 3:30 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With less than 48 hours until its Crowdcube campaign comes to an end, video game channel, GINX TV, has surpassed its initial £540,000 goal and is now nearing £575,000 thanks to 210 investors. The initiative was originally set to close at the beginning of December,… Read More

December 28, 2015 @ 12:01 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the recent announcement that Camden Town Brewery has been acquired by mega brewer AB InBev, CEO Jasper Cuppaidge revealed more details about the situation with Business Insider. Last week, Jasper discussed the transaction to fans and shareholders; “The ‘craft’ brewing movement has seen incredible growth… Read More

December 28, 2015 @ 10:35 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With less than one week until its Crowdcube initiative comes to an end, London cycling pub, Cadence Performance, has successfully raised nearly 500,000. Frank Beechinor and Ray Vella founded the company, which is currently located in Crystal Palace, in 2012: “Both keen cyclists, Ray and… Read More

December 23, 2015 @ 11:46 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Screach, a Newcastle-based tech startup, recently launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise£550,000 to continue expansion growth and increase customer interaction. Founded in 2009, Screach is said to help venues such as retail shops and pubs to provide customers with a better experience by screening their… Read More

December 23, 2015 @ 9:58 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Ready to grow its already successful business, #FundedClub member Emoov revealed to UK-based equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube that it is planning to expand in 2016. Named a ‘Disruptor of the Year’ by the FT, Emoov is an online estate agent platform backed by James Caan, Maxfield Capital… Read More

December 22, 2015 @ 2:35 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the announcement that Camden Town Brewery has been acquired by mega brewer AB InBev, Crowdcube shared its excitement for the brewery, which has been dubbed the equity crowdfunding platform’s second exit. On Monday, founder of Camden Town Brewery, Jasper Cuppaidge, announced the transaction to fans… Read More

December 22, 2015 @ 12:21 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, Crowdcube sat down with one of the #FundedClub members, Scaramouche & Fandango, to discuss its growth since appearing on the UK-based equity crowdfunding platform. Scaramouche & Fandango designs and manufactures high-quality body and skincare products for men in the UK.  The company secured nearly… Read More

December 21, 2015 @ 11:00 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, UK-based equity crowdfunding platform, Crowdcube, announced that its users should cast their votes for the People’s Choice Award 2015. The Crowdcube team stated: “It’s that time of year again where we celebrate the amazing businesses that have been on the platform and that… Read More

December 21, 2015 @ 10:55 am By JD Alois  |  

Camden Town brewery has been acquired by mega brewer AB InBev. In an update posted on the Camden Town site, founder Jasper Cuppaidge announced the transaction to fans and shareholders; The ‘craft’ brewing movement has seen incredible growth driven by innovation, quality and daring. Camden Town… Read More

December 19, 2015 @ 10:41 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Friday, UK-based artisan produce market, Sourced Market announced it is extending its Crowdcube initiative after achieving its original £750,000 goal. Sourced Market is seeking to use the capital raised to bring the best of Britain’s small, artisan producers to prime locations in Marylebone and Victoria in 2016 – sites… Read More

December 18, 2015 @ 2:33 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, CEO of Seedrs Jeff Lynn sat down with Business Insider to reveal why he believes that minibonds are not as great as they claim to be. According to the media outlet Lynn laid into minibonds, the debt instruments startups are increasingly turning to when… Read More

December 18, 2015 @ 1:21 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube held a special event that celebrated its #FundedClub members. The UK-based website shared: “During 2015 we raised over £115 million with over 300 raises, therefore we decided to celebrate with those businesses who had helped us reach this milestone…. Read More

December 16, 2015 @ 4:06 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, reward-based crowdfunding platform, Crowdfunder UK, announced that it has successfully secured over £1.3 million through its Crowdcube campaign. The Crowdfunder UK crew confirmed in a blog post: “More than 900 people invested in the crowdfunded share offer, which valued the company at over £15million,… Read More

December 16, 2015 @ 12:45 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Setting out to end 2015 on the highest note possible, Crowdcube announced it was named one of the UK’s fastest growing and most disruptive tech companies by Future Fifty. The equity crowdfunding platform shared in a blog post: “We’re incredibly proud to announce that we’re now… Read More

December 15, 2015 @ 3:50 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, UK-based equity crowdfunding platform, Crowdcube, announced exciting news about one of its alums, easyProperty. easyProperty was founded by Robert Ellice, with the support of Stelios Haji Ionnou, the billionaire founder of easyJet. The startup will post user’s potential rental property for free on its… Read More

December 14, 2015 @ 12:20 pm By JD Alois  |  

Pavegen has partnered with Shell and Akon in its biggest project yet: Africa’s first people & solar powered football pitch (soccer field for the yanks). The field incorporated 96 energy tiles beneath the turf. The switch was flipped this past Friday representing another successful implementation of… Read More

December 11, 2015 @ 11:28 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, UK-based equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube sat down with its #FundedClub member, HAB HOUSING, to discuss its growing business. HAB HOUSING, which was founded in 2007 by Kevin McCloud, launched a crowdfunding campaign two years ago and secured over £1.9 million thanks to 640… Read More

December 8, 2015 @ 4:30 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With the holiday season already in full swing, Crowdcube unveils its 2015 holiday gift guide. The UK-based equity crowdfunding platform shared: “We’ve a whole host of fantastic present ideas for you this year, compiled entirely from companies that have funded on Crowdcube during 2015. This… Read More